Padmé Amidala’s reign as the elected Queen of Naboo took place during a time of great change for the planet. Padmé Amidala (voiced by Catherine Taber) makes her fourth film appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Once elected Queen, Padmé took the name Amidala, and amended the constitution to limit the rule of elected monarchs to two terms, in light of Veruna's unpopular long rule.. Synopsis. Padmé recoils in horror, but still tries to persuade him to abandon the dark side. [22] Ultimately, the Peacock Gown would be used only for the film's theatrical poster. Images of the Padme Amidala voice actors from the Star Wars franchise. '"[9] She told a CNN interviewer, "I really wasn't aware of how big a deal Star Wars was ... and when I saw the films, I really liked them, but I still didn't really understand how many ... were passionate fans of this film. [35], The novelizations of the Star Wars prequel films introduced material about Padmé Amidala that was not included in the films. "[29], Padmé relies on diplomacy to resolve disputes, often appearing as a pacifist. On The Big Fat List you can vote in different categories like movies, celebrities, music and sports on thousands of combinations, see what others chose, and build up a list of the best and worst things of all time. Padme has worn a huge variety of robes and dresses to suit various occasions, such as a red gown as Queen and blue … In this hologram, Luke and Leia hear their mother's name for the first time. In Cloak of Deception, she is described as having "a slight figure and a lovely, feminine face. The second version involved a father, his son, and his daughter; the daughter was the heroine of the film. "[18] Trisha Biggar notes that Lucas wanted her to appear "sexy, gorgeous, and young in skimpy clothes. SEE ALL Shows » Movies: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. My name is Padmé Amidala, I am a Senator and was once the Queen of Naboo. [42] In the limited Marvel comic series Princess Leia, Leia briefly sees a vision of Queen Amidala while visiting Naboo. But I really debated whether or not Leia should remember her.[5]. Terry Brooks' The Phantom Menace (1999) includes a discussion between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan in which the former describes the then-queen of Naboo as "something of an unknown" before the Trade Federation blockade. [9] He stated, "I was looking for someone who was young, strong, along the lines of Leia. 8 Most Screentime: Padmé Amidala (18:15) Academy Award winner Natalie Portman reprised her role as Padmé Amidala one last time in RotS. Anakin returns with Shmi's body and confesses to Padmé that he has slaughtered the entire Tusken tribe out of revenge. "[18] Trisha Biggar notes that Lucas wanted her to appear "sexy, gorgeous, and young in skimpy clothes. 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Palpatine sends Padmé into hiding on Naboo, where she and Anakin struggle to maintain a platonic relationship despite their obvious mutual attraction. Padmé Naberrie of Naboo was the younger daughter of Ruwee and Jobal Naberrie, and the sister of Sola Naberrie. [35], The novelizations of the Star Wars prequel films introduced material about Padmé Amidala that was not included in the films. In another chapter, she is thrilled by Anakin's graduation to Jedi Knight, and stores his Padawan braid with the necklace he gave her in The Phantom Menace. Padme Amidala. "[52], Padmé appears in novels and comics set after the events of the original trilogy as holograms and flashbacks. She is described in Brooks' The Phantom Menace novelization as a "chameleon of sorts, masking herself to the world at large and finding companionship almost exclusively with a cadre of handmaidens who were always with her. In Terry Moore's comic "A Summer's Dream" printed in Star Wars Tales 5 (2000) and set a year before the events of The Phantom Menace, Padmé is the Princess of Theed, Naboo's capital city. During their journey from Tatooine to Coruscant she and Anakin bond with her comforting him over his sadness at being separated from his mother and him giving her a hand-carved charm on a leather necklace which he tells her is for good luck. According to The Phantom Menace production notes, "The role required a young woman who could be believable as the ruler of that planet, but at the same time be vulnerable and open." Anakin was deeply attracted to her, and a love developed between the two. In 2003, she starred, coincidentally, as Rose Mortmain in the adaptation of Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle (2003). While in the Ewok village on the forest moon of Endor, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) asks if Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) remembers their real mother. [65] In 2019, Esquire magazine ranked her 28th on their 40 Greatest Star Wars Characters list. Anakin : An angel. After being discovered, Dooku suggests Ziro collect the bounty placed on her head. Queen Amidala : You're a funny little boy. Roger Ebert, for example, charged that in Attack of the Clones "too much of ... the film is given over to a romance between Padmé and Anakin in which they're incapable of uttering anything other than the most basic and weary romantic clichés, while regarding each other as if love was something to be endured rather than cherished. Los Angeles-CA-USA, 08/05/2002.Padme Amidala, actress Natalie Portman, and Anakin Skywalker, actor Hayden Christensen, walk with each other as R2-D2 rolls along in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. [50] Erik Tiemens's short comic "The Artist of Naboo" follows a young, unnamed artist on Naboo who becomes captivated by Padmé's beauty, features her in a series of paintings and later risks his life to save her. Sie möchte sich gegen eine Armee aussprechen. Obi-Wan informs Padmé that Anakin has fallen to the dark side of the Force and, as Palpatine's new Sith apprentice Darth Vader, killed everyone in the Jedi Temple, including children. Film historian Laurent Bouzereau reports that the second draft of the screenplay for Return of the Jedi contained dialogue in which Obi-Wan explains to Luke that he has a twin sister. "[19] Portman laughs, "I got over the hump of 18 so I'm allowed to show tummy now, I guess",[20] so during the battle of Geonosis the bottom part of her top is ripped off revealing her midriff. "[37] Matthew Stover's Revenge of the Sith (2005) elaborates upon Padmé's role in the formation of the Rebel Alliance. Senator Palpatine, Naboo’s galactic representative, debated the issue in the Congress of the Republic, but to little … Anakin's fear o… [42] In the limited Marvel comic series Princess Leia, Leia briefly sees a vision of Queen Amidala while visiting Naboo. With the taxation of trade routes in dispute, the Trade Federation set up a blockade of battleships around the star system, stopping all shipping to the planet. Terry Brooks' The Phantom Menace (1999) includes a discussion between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan in which the former describes the then-queen of Naboo as "something of an unknown" before the Trade Federation blockade. James Berardinelli called her acting in The Phantom Menace "lackluster,"[56] while Annlee Ellingson of Box Office Magazine said "Portman's delivery is stiff and flat, perhaps hindered by the gorgeous but cumbersome costumes. The Gungans agree to help and offer a diversion to lure the droid armies away from the palace. James Berardinelli called her acting in The Phantom Menace "lackluster,"[56] while Annlee Ellingson of Box Office Magazine said "Portman's delivery is stiff and flat, perhaps hindered by the gorgeous but cumbersome costumes. She admits to him, "Naboo can scarcely afford to become embroiled in a dispute that pits the Republic against the Trade Federation. It gives the people what they want, not what they need. The costumes went on display in the 2005 exhibit Dressing A Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. For Revenge of the Sith, Biggar says, "We knew that Padmé was going to be pregnant through the whole film, and nobody in the outside world could know that. In initial drafts of the Star Wars story, "Leia is the daughter of Owen Lars and his wife Beru and seems to be Luke's cousin—together they visit the grave of his mother, who perished with his father on a planet destroyed by the Death Star. Lucas asserts that galactic society in the prequels is much more sophisticated. Have you even thought about what might make your life better? Padmé Amidala makes her first film appearance in The Phantom Menace. Amidala was very fond of the Rodian, whom she referred to as \"Uncle Ono.\… Yet, despite her significance, fans haven't always appreciated her. As she arrives on Coruscant to cast her vote, assassins hired by the Separatists an unsuccessful attempt on her life. "[6] According to Natalie Portman, "It definitely did come into play how strong and smart a character Carrie Fisher portrayed, because I think that a lot of that is passed on from parent to child. Now holding office as Senator following her term as queen, she represents Naboo in the Galactic Senate and leads a faction opposed to the Military Creation Act that would create an army of clones for the Republic, which has been threatened by a growing Separatist movement. "[38], Queen's Shadow, a novel by E. K. Johnston released on March 5, 2019, features Padmé as the main character, as well as several of her handmaidens—especially Sabé. "[58] Ed Halter of The Village Voice, reviewing Revenge of the Sith, said that "computer-generated characters like wheezing cyborg baddie General Grievous and blippeting fireplug R2-D2" "emot[ed] more convincingly than either Natalie Portman or Hayden Christensen. As Palpatine declares martial law by transforming the Republic into the Galactic Empire and declaring himself Emperor, Padmé remarks to Organa: "So this is how liberty dies—with thunderous applause." He explains, "Amidala can be cold and commanding when she needs to be, or warm and loving as Padmé."[7]. - Wallpaper Abyss Leia answers that "she died when I was very young" and also says that "she was very beautiful... kind... but sad", while Luke confesses to have no memories of their mother. When I got to Jedi, I wanted one of the kids to have some kind of memory of her because she will be a key figure in the new episodes I'm writing. I think it will be good for young women to see a strong woman of action who is also smart and a leader. Sie war die Nachfolgerin des korrupten Königs Veruna. The Academy Award-winning Israeli-American actress stands at 5 foot 3 inches tall and made her Star Wars debut as Padmé Amidala in 1999. In Revenge of the Sith, for example, a multi-colored "Peacock Gown" and a "Green Cut Velvet Robe" worn by Padmé in scenes featuring the Delegation of 2000 were deleted during post-production. Queen Amidala : What? Senator Palpatine, Naboo’s galactic representative, debated the issue in the Congress of the Republic, but to little avail. [14], The costumes of the prequel trilogy are purposefully more elaborate than those of the original trilogy. She admits to him, "Naboo can scarcely afford to become embroiled in a dispute that pits the Republic against the Trade Federation. In Attack of the Clones, Lucas wanted Padmé's wardrobe to mirror the romantic elements of the film. She is not, however, an advocate of appeasement, as she is willing to use "aggressive negotiations" to preserve democracy. [55], Reactions by critics to Portman's performances were mixed. Padmé appears in the micro-series Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, again voiced by Catherine Taber. Disguised as a handmaiden, Padmé meets nine-year-old slave Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) and his mother Shmi (Pernilla August). In initial drafts of the Star Wars story, "Leia is the daughter of Owen Lars and his wife Beru and seems to be Luke's cousin—together they visit the grave of his mother, who perished with his father on a planet destroyed by the Death Star. Padmé escapes from Naboo with the help of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), but they are forced to land on the desert planet of Tatooine after the ship's hyperdrive generator malfunctions. 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